Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord expansion ‘War Sails’ launches this fall alongside major free update

Hoist the war sails.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord expansion “War Sails” will launch this fall alongside the major update version 1.30, developer TaleWorlds Entertainment announced.

Here is an overview of the expansion, via TaleWorlds Entertainment:

About
The “War Sails” expansion marks a significant shift in Calradian warfare by officially introducing naval battles for the first time. The Viking-inspired Nordic faction brings its legendary seafarers and fierce close-quarters fighters to the fore, ready to invade a host of new coastal territories also included in the expansion. Players can command entire fleets, engage enemy vessels, board the ships of their foes, and enforce blockades, adding new strategic dimensions to combat across land and sea.
Key Features
Meet the Nords – Chart a course to the Northern Kingdom, home of the fearless Nords. Trade, recruit, or fight in a land of jagged peaks and icy fjords. Will you join the North or take their riches?
Master Naval Warfare – “War Sails” brings naval warfare inspired by medieval battles. Master wind and water physics, board or ram ships, cripple foes by shattering oars, sinking hulls, or tearing sails.
Explore an Expanded Map – Calradia expands for naval warfare with a northern sea, islands, rivers, and open waters. Sail past barriers, resupply, and battle foes on land and sea.
Build Your Fleet – Choose from 18 ships, each with unique handling shaped by wind and waves. Upgrade with siege engines, sails, and rams. Acquire vessels, upgrade ports, or win ships and figureheads.
Embark on a Naval Campaign – Sail rivers and seas to strike deep into enemy land. Keep armies supplied, sink foes, and blockade towns. But beware—storms and attrition can undo even the best-laid plans.
Expand Your Arsenal – Gather new companions, Nordic banners, hairstyles, tattoos, and armor. Develop your naval skills, craft unique weapons, and wield new spears, swords, and axes to rule land and sea.
A Living, Evolving World – Naval systems and Nord faction integrate into Bannerlord’s world, reshaping trade, warfare, and diplomacy.